Brad has been on a roll this week, exciting times ahead for MS's PC gaming side.
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Brad Sams: Master Chief, Xbox, and the PC GamePass Story
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I really, really hope this is true. What a phenomenal get it would be for PC Gamers.
Halo 1 wasn't bad, just flawed. Halo 2 was a trainwreck.
But Halo 5 Forge? That was phenomenal.
Halo 1 wasn't bad, just flawed. Halo 2 was a trainwreck.
But Halo 5 Forge? That was phenomenal.
Do you really think a store is going to stop people from buying a whole series that's been requested in PC for the past 15 years?
Should read that other thread about MCC close to release.
Also Gamepass will help. Even more if they put deals out like $1 for a month. Wich they probably will.
I definitely want MCC on PC and it being on Windows Store makes literally zero difference to me
People will get over it as more games PC players want is on the store and the store itself improves.
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Which they are working on it. Installation and wrappers for the games are being redone for October
Has there been any word as to whether Game Pass on PC/console will be the same service? One subscription, both platforms? The way Sams explains it, it sounds like this is the direction Microsoft is going. I don't trust these companies not making the choice that will be more profitable for them, though.
They already give a PC version or a Xbox version away with play anywhere. I very much doubt there is gonna be a different Gamepass sub for PC.
Brad Sams delivering the damn goods, after so much "Look forward to it" for the past several years.
It certainly doesn't help it any. I'm pretty sure Microsoft is well aware of the store hurting sales, they just feel their larger releases will do fine regardless. Hence why smaller titles like Ori come out on Steam too.
There really should be, unless they're going to give PC users back-compat titles. Which wouldn't be ideal, if they'd also be emulated, but it would mean you might get close to the 'hundreds' of games they advertise.
You're absolutely not wrong that Halo has been treated poorly on PC, but how was Halo:CE for PC a "subpar port"? It had server-based, online multiplayer, a ton of new maps (many of which were terrific), and wasn't too demanding on PCs at the time.
The netcode was super ass otherwise yeah it was a pretty good port. Ah the good old times of host advantage and leading shots to compensate for the netcode if you weren't the host
My hope is that they launch PC Game Pass alongside a revamped PC store. With how many issues people have with the store, it's only get to get exacerbated if people are trying to access a bunch more games through the service and can give bad word of mouth pretty quickly. I don't think the Windows store is really that big of a deal on its own though. Games like Forza and Sea of Thieves seem to do well on PC despite using it, I can't imagine MCC would be any different in that regard.
Ironically this is the one game that doesn't incentivise me to get Gamepass - because I'm just going to buy it day one, and keep it.
Charging for Xbox Live would be a much bigger deterrent for MCC than forcing people to use the Windows store.
I really enjoyed 1 on the pc that demo was fucking amazing :D played that more then the full game in the end.
Hopefully this gets followed up by quality ports of all the Gears titles. Shouldn't be too difficult given they run on Unreal, and I'm eager to buy all of those again on PC.
Wait, watching the video Brad seems to be suggesting that you won't be able to buy MCC, and the only way to get it will be through Gamepass.
What was wrong with 1 on PC? I didn't have a Xbox and the PC version is what I played. I don't recall any issues when I played?
The campaign played much better on Xbox. I went through it first on PC and then replayed it on Xbox. I expect PC versions to be definitive, that's why I think it subpar. It certainly wasn't unplayable, just not the best experience.
With all the missing graphical effects from the PC port, playing it on Xbox felt like a remaster.
For the sake of the open nature of pc gaming, I definitely hope so.
This isn't a case of Epic moneyhatting games to make them exclusive to their store. Microsoft owns the IP, it's fair for them to make them exclusive to their own store.
Ah right, I do remember now that the campaign had some hitches in certain areas. I think I just blamed it on my computer not being the best at the time though.
as expected it will be the launch title of Gamepass on PC so ill be ready to go Day One. Bring on PC Halo!
It isn't. For people who actually care about the open nature of pc gaming, it may not be the best idea to support a store that sells pc games locked into encrypted containers. This should not become the standard for pc gaming for many reasons.
Yes of course. I was only talking about the closed nature of the windows store and it's games. I have no problem with MS releasing their games on their own store only.
Open nature pc store narrative is soooo old dude. Not even Tim Sweeny gives a fuck about it.
Eheheh hey ))) nice to read you ...been a bit more busy with the work . But I kept an eye on you ))
Sunset overdrive was exciting enough to see released, but MCC will finish my Xbox one wishlist for pc releases
I am old as well m8. :)
But to be honest, even games sold by Epic's Store aren't being locked into encrypted containers. As soon as Microsoft stops doing this, I will stop complaining about this matter as well. ;)
The Windows Store will stop me from buying it on PC, certainly.
But, I have an Xbox One to play Halo on, and I'd really prefer to play with controllers vs. others playing with controllers.
